Judge, 1926-06-26 · page 25 of 37
Judge — June 26, 1926 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **humor compilation page** from Judge, likely 1920s-era, featuring jokes from college humor magazines. The satire reflects Prohibition-era America: **Key references:** - The **bootlegger logic joke** mocks Prohibition's absurdity—bootleggers operating illegally are compared to necessities, suggesting lawlessness is now "necessary" - The **dachshund joke** appears to reference anti-German sentiment (dachshunds were German dogs), though the punchline is simply dark humor - The **"selling kisses/bootlegging them"** final joke juxtaposes charity fundraising with illegal alcohol sales, both viewed as underground activities **Visual elements:** - The "MORAL" section featuring a woman in revealing dress represents typical Judge flapper imagery—modern women as objects of both fascination and criticism - The "Five girls working their way through college" illustration likely depicts Depression-era economic struggle The overall page reflects collegiate irreverence toward Prohibition laws and emerging social changes. Most humor relies on wordplay rather than identifying specific political figures—it's anti-establishment rather than partisan satire.
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